US inflation slows to 6.5% over past 12 months, easing some pressure
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation bout in four decades is gradually waning.
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation bout in four decades is gradually waning.
Biden: Easing inflation 'giving families some real breathing room'
Inflation eased to 6.5% in December compared with 12 months earlier.
Inflation eased to 6.5% in December compared with 12 months earlier.
Biden, López Obrador, Trudeau show unity during summit, downplay tensions
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are seeking to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they meet for the North American Leaders Summit.
Bed Bath & Beyond plans for more layoffs as sales tank
Bed Bath & Beyond’s fiscal third-quarter sales fell by a third as the home goods company struggles to strike the right balance with its shoppers, a sign of its worsening outlook.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s fiscal third-quarter sales fell by a third as the home goods company struggles to strike the right balance with its shoppers, a sign of its worsening outlook.
Record number of Americans are paying $1000 a month or more for monthly car payments, data shows
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
More than 15% of consumers who financed a new vehicle toward the end of 2022 committed to paying more than $1,000 a month, the highest percentage ever recorded.
FTC proposes rule banning noncompete clauses for workers
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
The Federal Trade Commission says the rule would open new job opportunities for 30 million Americans and raise wages by $300 billion a year.
Here's when Social Security payments with 2023 COLA increase will arrive
Millions of Social Security recipients will start getting an 8.7% boost in their benefits this month. The payment date depends on the recipient's birthday.
Millions of Social Security recipients will start getting an 8.7% boost in their benefits this month. The payment date depends on the recipient's birthday.
Holiday spending increased in 2022 amid high inflation
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
This year, holiday spending increased across online and in-store retail channels, according to a new report by Mastercard. Here’s how to pay down holiday debt quickly.
Record-high Social Security cost-of-living increase poised to kick in soon
Over 66 million Americans on social security are set to receive a record-high cost of living increase in 2023.
Over 66 million Americans on social security are set to receive a record-high cost of living increase in 2023.
Holiday sales increase 7.6% despite the squeeze of inflation
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
U.S. sales between Nov. 1 and Dec. 24, a period that is critical for retailers, were fueled by spending at restaurants and on clothing.
Here's how much pay Americans say they'd need to start a new job
A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals most people will hop to a new job for a starting salary a little over $73,000 a year.
A recent survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reveals most people will hop to a new job for a starting salary a little over $73,000 a year.
Senate passes $1.7T spending bill to fund government, aid Ukraine
The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.
The Senate has passed a $1.7 trillion bill to finance federal agencies through September, aid Ukraine and provide assistance to communities recovering from hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters.
US Postal Service announces $9.6B investment in new electric vehicle fleet while operating at a loss
USPS announced billions of dollars in new spending to switch from gas-powered mail trucks to new electric vehicles within the next five years.
USPS announced billions of dollars in new spending to switch from gas-powered mail trucks to new electric vehicles within the next five years.
Unemployment benefits and Obamacare subsidies outpace median income in several states, study finds
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
The labor force participation rate was 62.1% last month, notably lower than the 63.4% mark it was at before the coronavirus pandemic struck the United States in March 2020.
Christmas tree demand remains high in US despite inflation
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
Retailers from Home Depot and Lowes to mom and pop operations raised their prices on trees — but people are still buying them.
Wall Street may get much worse in 2023 before it gets better
Many analysts expect stocks to end 2023 around their current range, if not a bit higher. But before that, much of Wall Street is also forecasting stock prices to fall sharply in the interim.
Many analysts expect stocks to end 2023 around their current range, if not a bit higher. But before that, much of Wall Street is also forecasting stock prices to fall sharply in the interim.
How Federal Reserve’s series of rate hikes could affect your finances
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
As interest rates increase, many economists say they fear a recession could happen — and with it, job losses that may cause hardship for households already badly impacted by inflation.
Nearly half of US workers hope to get promoted, a raise in 2023, survey shows
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.
US lawmakers announce 'framework' on bill to avoid government shutdown
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Congress faces a midnight Friday deadline to pass a spending bill to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Fed raises key interest rate by half a point, signals more to come
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.
The latest move will further heighten the costs of many consumer and business loans and increases the risk of a recession.